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EO62 DHJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,345 mi
Last recorded136,345 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 136,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,804 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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EO62 DHJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO62 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO62 DHJ registered?

EO62 DHJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is EO62 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 DHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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